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1.	The inner planets include:
A.	Mercury, Venus, Earth and Jupiter
B.	Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Mars
C.	Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune and Uranus.
D.	Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars.
Answer» E.

Discussion

2.	In India the percentage of population below poverty line is:
A.	Less than 30%
B.	Less than 50%
C.	Less than 40%
D.	Less than 10
Answer» B. Less than 50%

Discussion

3.	The crude Birth Rate is defined as:
A.	No. of births per 10 thousand populations
B.	No. of births per 20 thousand populations
C.	No. of births per 50 thousand populations
D.	No. of births per thousand populations
Answer» E.

Discussion

4.	The Himalayas were uplifted from the:
A.	Valcano
B.	Plateau
C.	Grass land
D.	Tethys Geosynclines
Answer» E.

Discussion

5.	Which planet is called watery planet?
A.	Venus
B.	Earth
C.	Mars
D.	Mercury
Answer» C. Mars

Discussion

6.	Which of the following geographical features have played a great unifying role in strengthening the forces of homogeneity of the Indian people? 1. The expanses of water surrounding the peninsula 2. The Himalayan Mountains 3. The vastness of the country 4. The presence of the Indian ocean
A.	I
B.	II
C.	I and II
D.	I, II, III and IV
Answer» E.

Discussion

7.	Which of the following measures are effective for soil conservation in India? 1. Avoiding crop rotation 2. Afforestation 3. Encouraging the use of chemical fertilizers 4. Limiting shifting cultivation
A.	I and II
B.	II and IV
C.	III and IV
D.	I, II and III
Answer» C. III and IV

Discussion

8.	Which of the following are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau? 1. The southern plateau block is formed mainly of granite and gneiss 2. The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava sheets 3. The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyam scraps, forming the northern flank of the plateau 4. The trough of the Narmada and Tapti are interposed between the Vindhyan and the Satpura ranges
A.	I, II and III
B.	I and II
C.	I, II, III and IV
D.	I, III and IV
Answer» D. I, III and IV

Discussion

9.	Mahe and Yanam are the parts of the Union Territory of:
A.	Dadar Nagar Haveli
B.	Chndigarh
C.	Daman and Diu
D.	Puducherry
Answer» E.

Discussion

10.	Selves are dense tropical rain forest of:
A.	South America
B.	North America
C.	South Africa
D.	Australia
Answer» B. North America

Discussion

11.	Rajiv Gandhi Environment Award is given for outstanding contribution to:
A.	Health
B.	Tourism
C.	Agriculture
D.	Contribution in the development of Neat technology
Answer» E.

Discussion

12.	The zone of low atmospheric pressure and ascending air located at or near the equator is called:
A.	Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
B.	B.
C.	C.
D.	D.
Answer» B. B.

Discussion

13.	Indian state known as garden spice is:
A.	Karnataka
B.	West Bengal
C.	Kerala
D.	Sikkim
Answer» D. Sikkim

Discussion

14.	Any wind blowing down the slope of a mountain is called: Anabatic
A.	Anabatic Wind
B.	Katabatic Wind
C.	Down Falling Wind
D.	Slope Wind
Answer» C. Down Falling Wind

Discussion

15.	Umiam Multipurpose Power Project is located in:
A.	Himachal Pradesh
B.	Meghalya
C.	Sikkim
D.	Nagaland
Answer» C. Sikkim

Discussion

16.	The instrument which measures the intensity of solar radiation is called:
A.	Barometer
B.	B.
C.	C.
D.	D.
Answer» D. D.

Discussion

17.	With which country in the year 2010 did India propose to develop a solar city in India?
A.	Japan
B.	Russia
C.	South Africa
D.	D.
Answer» B. Russia

Discussion

18.	The largest river of all the west flowing rivers of the peninsular India is:
A.	Tapti
B.	Kaveri
C.	Krishna
D.	Narmada River
Answer» E.

Discussion

19.	Sand stone, Conglomerate, Limestone, Shale, Chalk and Coal are example of:
A.	Igneous Rocks
B.	Sedimentary Rocks
C.	Metamorphic Rocks
D.	None of Above.
Answer» C. Metamorphic Rocks

Discussion

20.	At present biosphere reserves are included in world Heritage:
A.	Nilgiri and Nanda Devi
B.	B.
C.	C.
D.	D.
Answer» E.

Discussion

21.	Which river is known as Sorrow of Bihar?
A.	Ganga River
B.	Gandak River
C.	Kosi River
D.	Son River
Answer» D. Son River

Discussion

22.	In 1990 India ratified the world Heritage Convention of 1977 identifying four natural sites of outstanding universal value namely:
A.	Kaziranga National park (Assam)
B.	Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan)
C.	Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve (West Bengal)
D.	All of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

23.	A group of populations of different species living in the same habitat and interacting with one another is called:
A.	Ecological Community
B.	Zoological Community
C.	Biological Community
D.	None of Above
Answer» B. Zoological Community

Discussion

24.	The headquarters of International Astronomical Union (IAU) is located in:
A.	Geneva
B.	B.
C.	C.
D.	D.
Answer» E.

Discussion

25.	Tungbhadra Multipurpose Project is a joint undertaking of:
A.	Andra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
B.	Tamil Nadu and Karnatak
C.	Kerala and Karnataka
D.	Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Answer» E.

Discussion

26.	Willandra Lakes Region-a Unesco Heritage site is located in:
A.	The USA
B.	Australia
C.	The UK
D.	Germany
Answer» C. The UK

Discussion

27.	Genoa is leading seaport of:
A.	Spain
B.	Brazil
C.	Italy
D.	Canada
Answer» D. Canada

Discussion

28.	In Geography who propounded the theory of convectional current Hypothesis?
A.	Arthur Holmes
B.	Carl Ritter
C.	Arnaldo Faustini
D.	Immanuel Kant
Answer» B. Carl Ritter

Discussion

29.	Apatanis are the tribes found in:
A.	Himanchal Pradesh
B.	Nagaland
C.	Sikkim
D.	Arunachal Pradesh
Answer» E.

Discussion

30.	Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie - places famous for gold mines are located in:
A.	Australia
B.	USA
C.	England
D.	South Africa
Answer» B. USA

Discussion

31.	Tadoba national park known for sheltering tiger panther and bear is located in:
A.	Assam
B.	Chandrapur (Maharashtra)
C.	Karnataka
D.	Tamil Nadu
Answer» C. Karnataka

Discussion

32.	Which of the following factors are responsible for India's failure to fully exploit the inland fisheries during the last five decades? 1. Silting and pollution of the inland water bodies 2. Deforestation in the catchment areas of the rivers 3. Lack of marketing facilities Select the correct answer from the codes given below
A.	I, II and III
B.	I and II
C.	I and III
D.	II and III
Answer» D. II and III

Discussion

33.	Which of the following factors are responsible for present crisis in the jute industry in India? 1. The decline in overseas market 2. Inadequately supply of raw jute 3. Stiff competition from synthetic packing materials Select the correct answer from the codes given below
A.	I and II
B.	I, II and III
C.	I and III
D.	II and III
Answer» B. I, II and III

Discussion

34.	The second most important agro based industry of India after textiles is:
A.	Dairy Industry
B.	Pulp Industry
C.	Processed Food Industry
D.	Sugar Industry
Answer» E.

Discussion

35.	Sandstone, conglomerate, limestone, shalepotash, loess, geyserites, chalk, coal, chert, halite are the examples of:
A.	Igneous rock
B.	Metamorphic
C.	Sedimentary Rocks
D.	None of Above
Answer» D. None of Above

Discussion

36.	Pochampat irrigation project lies on:
A.	Narmada
B.	Godavari
C.	Krishna
D.	Kaveri
Answer» C. Krishna

Discussion

37.	The place/city located at the confluence of river Euphrates and Tigris is:
A.	Sydeny
B.	London
C.	Doha
D.	Baghdad
Answer» E.

Discussion

38.	Which of the rock formations in India is the richest in fossil content?
A.	Rift Valley
B.	Delta
C.	Gondwana
D.	None of Above
Answer» D. None of Above

Discussion

39.	Seasonal movement of people and their herds from valley to mountain and vice-versa is known as:
A.	Transgoing
B.	Transhumance
C.	Transcoming
D.	Transmountain
Answer» C. Transcoming

Discussion

40.	Saar is a famous field in:
A.	The Neatherlands
B.	Australia
C.	USA
D.	Germany
Answer» E.

Discussion

41.	Singreni Coal fields is located in :
A.	Narmada Valley
B.	Karishna Valley
C.	Godavari Valley
D.	Kaveri Valley
Answer» D. Kaveri Valley

Discussion

42.	India's first marine National Park is located in:
A.	The Gulf of Mannar
B.	Bay of Bengal
C.	Arabian Sea
D.	The Gulf of Khambhat
Answer» B. Bay of Bengal

Discussion

43.	Which planet is known as sister of earth?
A.	Mars
B.	Venus
C.	Mercury
D.	Saturn
Answer» C. Mercury

Discussion

44.	The most important breed of wool producing sheep in the world is:
A.	Texel
B.	Merino
C.	Deper
D.	Dorset
Answer» C. Deper

Discussion

45.	The study of universe is called:
A.	Astrology
B.	Astronomy
C.	Cosmology
D.	Universology
Answer» D. Universology

Discussion

46.	The modern iron and steel industry in India had its beginning in 1870 when Bengal Iron Works Company was established in:
A.	Kulti
B.	Visnupur
C.	Cossipore
D.	None of Above
Answer» B. Visnupur

Discussion

47.	The planet which has maximum number of satellites is:
A.	Saturn
B.	Venus
C.	Jupiter
D.	Mars
Answer» D. Mars

Discussion

48.	The radiant energy received by the earth and its atmosphere from the sun is called:
A.	Insolation
B.	Isotherm
C.	Insoenergy
D.	Albedo
Answer» B. Isotherm

Discussion

49.	The layer of ocean water between the depth zone of 300 m- 1000 m characterized by sharp change of temperature in the vertical section of sea water is called:
A.	Isoline
B.	Insiline
C.	Thermoarea
D.	Thermocline
Answer» E.

Discussion

50.	The industrial region of India which has the predominance of metal industries is:
A.	Penisular Region
B.	Chotanagpur Region
C.	Delta Region
D.	Brahmputra Region
Answer» C. Delta Region

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Indian Geography.

The inner planets include:

In India the percentage of population below poverty line is:

The crude Birth Rate is defined as:

The Himalayas were uplifted from the:

Which planet is called watery planet?

Which of the following geographical features have played a great unifying role in strengthening the forces of homogeneity of the Indian people? 1. The expanses of water surrounding the peninsula 2. The Himalayan Mountains 3. The vastness of the country 4. The presence of the Indian ocean

Which of the following measures are effective for soil conservation in India? 1. Avoiding crop rotation 2. Afforestation 3. Encouraging the use of chemical fertilizers 4. Limiting shifting cultivation

Mahe and Yanam are the parts of the Union Territory of:

Selves are dense tropical rain forest of:

Rajiv Gandhi Environment Award is given for outstanding contribution to:

The zone of low atmospheric pressure and ascending air located at or near the equator is called:

Indian state known as garden spice is:

Any wind blowing down the slope of a mountain is called: Anabatic

Umiam Multipurpose Power Project is located in:

The instrument which measures the intensity of solar radiation is called:

With which country in the year 2010 did India propose to develop a solar city in India?

The largest river of all the west flowing rivers of the peninsular India is:

Sand stone, Conglomerate, Limestone, Shale, Chalk and Coal are example of:

At present biosphere reserves are included in world Heritage:

Which river is known as Sorrow of Bihar?

In 1990 India ratified the world Heritage Convention of 1977 identifying four natural sites of outstanding universal value namely:

A group of populations of different species living in the same habitat and interacting with one another is called:

The headquarters of International Astronomical Union (IAU) is located in:

Tungbhadra Multipurpose Project is a joint undertaking of:

Willandra Lakes Region-a Unesco Heritage site is located in:

Genoa is leading seaport of:

In Geography who propounded the theory of convectional current Hypothesis?

Apatanis are the tribes found in:

Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie - places famous for gold mines are located in:

Tadoba national park known for sheltering tiger panther and bear is located in:

Which of the following factors are responsible for present crisis in the jute industry in India? 1. The decline in overseas market 2. Inadequately supply of raw jute 3. Stiff competition from synthetic packing materials Select the correct answer from the codes given below

The second most important agro based industry of India after textiles is:

Sandstone, conglomerate, limestone, shalepotash, loess, geyserites, chalk, coal, chert, halite are the examples of:

Pochampat irrigation project lies on:

The place/city located at the confluence of river Euphrates and Tigris is:

Which of the rock formations in India is the richest in fossil content?

Seasonal movement of people and their herds from valley to mountain and vice-versa is known as:

Saar is a famous field in:

Singreni Coal fields is located in :

India's first marine National Park is located in:

Which planet is known as sister of earth?

The most important breed of wool producing sheep in the world is:

The study of universe is called:

The modern iron and steel industry in India had its beginning in 1870 when Bengal Iron Works Company was established in:

The planet which has maximum number of satellites is:

The radiant energy received by the earth and its atmosphere from the sun is called:

The layer of ocean water between the depth zone of 300 m- 1000 m characterized by sharp change of temperature in the vertical section of sea water is called:

The industrial region of India which has the predominance of metal industries is: